Fm chord (F minor)


Fm (F minor) is yet another one of those pesky barre chords. It is commonly played in 3 different variations.

Fm guitar chord diagram
Fm chord diagrams

All 3 variations are using barre but as you can see some are easier than the others. Fm chord is not super popular. It is very likely that you will come across F#m first (exactly same chord shapes just built starting on the 2st fret).

Fm chord theory

Let’s look at some music theory behind F minor chord:

  • Chord formula: 1 – b3 – 5
  • Chord notes: F – A# – C
  • Alternative names: F minor, Fm, Fmin, F−
  • Common functions:
    • i-chord in F minor key
    • ii-chord in Eb major key
    • iii-chord in Db major key
    • vi-chord in Ab major key

You will probably use F minor chord the most in keys of Db major and Ab major (if you ever play in those).